Dynamical symmetry breaking in quantum field theories

1. The Theory of Free Fields and Nonequivalent Representations of the Canonical Commutation Relations in Field Theories
2. Spontaneous Symmetry Breaking in Condensed Matter: Superfluidity and Superconductivity
3. Spontaneous Symmetry Breaking in Relativistic Quantum Field Theory: General Consideration
4. Introduction to Chiral Dynamics
5. Nonlinear Realization of Spontaneous Symmetry Breaking
6. The Nambu–Jona-Lasinio Model: The First Acquaintance
7. The Effective Action Method in Quantum Field Theory
8. Effective Action for Composite Operators and Equations for Green's Functions on the Nonperturbative Vacuum
9. Dynamical Chiral Symmetry Breaking: General Consideration
10. Critical Coupling Constant in the Problem of Dynamical Chiral Symmetry Breaking in Gauge Theories
11. Spontaneous Symmetry Breaking and Critical Phenomena
12. Dynamical Chiral Symmetry Breaking in QCD
13. Introduction to Electroweak Symmetry Breaking
14. New Technicolor Scenarios
15. The Top Mode Standard Model and Beyond

The phenomenon of dynamical symmetry breaking (DSB) in quantum field theory is discussed in a detailed and comprehensive way. The deep connection between this phenomenon in condensed matter physics and particle physics is emphasized. The realizations of DSB in such realistic theories as quantum chromodynamics and electroweak theory are considered. Issues intimately connected with DSB such as critical phenomenona and effective lagrangian approach are also discussed.